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Broncos fans, are you ready to ride? If you want to follow Denver from the first kickoff to the last stand of Week 18, we’re here to help.
Broncos 2026 season at a glance
- Division: AFC West
- Current record: 0-0
- Last season’s regular-season record (2025): 14-3
- Bye week: 10
- NFL on CBS games: 10*
Heading into the 2026 NFL season, the Broncos are looking to ride their momentous season to a Super Bowl berth. Last time out, Denver surprised the football world by capturing the AFC West title, and making it all the way to the AFC Championship Game, where with star quarterback Bo Nix sidelined with injury, they fell to the Patriots. Head coach Sean Payton’s crew loaded up this offseason, with their biggest move being the acquisition of former Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle.
Keep reading to get the week-by-week, 2026 NFL schedule for the Denver Broncos, and get all the info you need to watch NFL on CBS Broncos games (when scheduled in your area) on CBS and Paramount+. So, are you ready now? Let’s get to it.
*Note: Total team appearance numbers include TBD Week 18 AFC matchups.
Is there a Broncos game on CBS and Paramount+ today?
The next Broncos game on CBS/Paramount+ is Sunday, Sept. 20, against the Jaguars. Here’s what you need to know to watch:
Jaguars at Broncos
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026
- Kickoff time: 4:05 PM ET
- Location: Empower Field at Mile High (Denver, Colorado)
- TV channel: CBS*
- Streaming: Paramount+*
*Note: Check your local listings to see if this game will be broadcast by your local CBS station. NFL on CBS games broadcast by your local CBS station can be watched live on TV, and streamed live on Paramount+ with a subscription.
How to watch Broncos games live
You can watch Broncos games live on a variety of channels and services, including CBS and Paramount+. During the 2026 season, the NFL on CBS is set to carry 10 Broncos games. (Please note: CBS Sports counts TBD Week 18 AFC matchups in its count of total team appearances.)
When scheduled in your area, NFL on CBS Broncos games can be watched live on:
- Your local CBS TV station using cable, satellite, digital antenna, or live-TV streaming service; and,
- Paramount+ with a subscription (any plan).
How to stream Broncos games live
You can stream Broncos games live on Paramount+ when:
- The Broncos game is aired on your local CBS TV station; and,
- You have a Paramount+ subscription (any plan).
On game day, log into your Paramount+ account on your device, smart TV, or browser, or get started with a subscription. (Plans start at $8.99 a month.) The Paramount+ app is available on the Apple App Store or Google Play, and once you’ve downloaded it, you can stream everything Paramount+ offers (40,000 episodes and movies – plus, of course, live NFL action) from your phone, tablet, smart TV, or device.
All set? Great. Navigate to Live TV, then the NFL on CBS channel. You’re ready to stream.
Broncos schedule 2026
The 2026 Broncos schedule features 17 regular-season games, and one bye. Highlights include their opening game against their division rival Chiefs on Monday Night Football, and their final three games of the season against the Bills, Patriots and Chargers, respectively.
See below for the full list of Broncos games. The schedule is subject to change.
Regular season
Week 1
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Broncos at Chiefs | Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 | 8:15 PM | ABC/ESPN | Arrowhead Stadium |
Week 2
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Jaguars at Broncos | Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 | 4:05 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | Empower Field at Mile High |
Week 3
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Rams at Broncos | Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock | Empower Field at Mile High |
Week 4
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Broncos at 49ers | Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026 | 4:25 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | Levi’s Stadium |
Week 5
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Broncos at Chargers | Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 | 4:05 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | SoFi Stadium |
Week 6
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Seahawks at Broncos | Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 | 8:15 PM | Prime Video | Empower Field at Mile High |
Week 7
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Broncos at Cardinals | Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026 | 4:05 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | State Farm Stadium |
Week 8
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Chiefs at Broncos | Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 | 4:25 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | Empower Field at Mile High |
Week 9
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Broncos at Panthers | Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 | 1 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | Bank of America Stadium |
Week 10
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| BYE |
Week 11
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Raiders at Broncos | Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026 | 4:25 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | Empower Field at Mile High |
Week 12
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Broncos at Steelers | Friday, Nov. 27, 2026 | 3 PM | Prime Video | Acrisure Stadium |
Week 13
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Dolphins at Broncos | Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 | 4:05 PM | FOX | Empower Field at Mile High |
Week 14
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Broncos at Jets | Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026 | 1 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | MetLife Stadium |
Week 15
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Broncos at Raiders | Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026 | 4:25 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | Allegiant Stadium |
Week 16
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Bills at Broncos | Friday, Dec. 25, 2026 | 4:30 PM | Netflix | Empower Field at Mile High |
Week 17
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Broncos at Patriots | TBD | TBD | TBD | Gillette Stadium |
Week 18
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Chargers at Broncos | TBD | TBD | TBD* | Empower Field at Mile High |
*Note: Check your local listings to see if this game will be broadcast by your local CBS station. NFL on CBS games broadcast by your local CBS station can be watched live on TV, and streamed live on Paramount+ with a subscription.
Frequently asked questions about watching Broncos games
Can I watch the Broncos on CBS and Paramount+?
Yes. When scheduled and when airing on your local CBS TV station, you can watch the Broncos on CBS and Paramount+. Currently, NFL on CBS is scheduled to present nine Broncos games during the 2026 season.
Do I need cable to watch the Broncos?
The answer as to whether you need cable to watch the Broncos is: Not necessarily. When Broncos games are presented by the NFL on CBS, and carried by your local CBS station, then, no, you don’t need cable. You can watch those games on your TV using a digital antenna, satellite service, or live-TV streaming service. And when you subscribe to Paramount+, you can stream those games live on your smart TV or device.
You also don’t need cable when Broncos games are carried by ABC/ESPN, FOX, and/or NBC/Peacock. Those games can be watched on local TV stations using a digital antenna, satellite service, or live-TV streaming service, or by streaming them on the companion streaming service (i.e., Peacock for NBC games).
Broncos games, if any, carried by NFL Network can be watched using satellite service or live-TV streaming service, and Broncos games, if any, carried by Netflix or Prime can be watched on those streaming services (with subscriptions). Additionally, if the Broncos are your local-market team, then Broncos games presented by the NFL Network, Netflix, and Prime, can be watched, using a digital antenna, satellite service, or live-TV streaming service, on the Broncos’ local broadcast-TV affiliate.
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